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The safety and quality of Tesla cars and services have been questioned. There have been hundreds of reports of sudden unintended acceleration, brake failures, and "whompy wheels" – collapsing wheels due to faulty car suspension. These safety and quality problems have been compounded in the past by the poor wait times of Tesla's customer service.
Some electric vehicle manufacturers, such as Tesla, claim that a lithium-ion battery that no longer fulfills the requirements of its intended use can be serviced by them directly, thereby lengthening its first-life. [69] Reused electric vehicle batteries can potentially supply 60-100% of the grid-scale lithium-ion energy storage by 2030. [70]
The VAZ-2101, a ruggedized version of the Fiat 124 produced in Russia was known in export markets under various names, including Lada Nova, Lada 1200/1300, and Zhiguli, and often simply called Lada, received a strongly negative critical reception in most western export markets due to its old-fashioned technical layout and poor build quality.
While Tesla has had its share of problems, there's no denying that the company has helped electric vehicles become more mainstream. In 2018, ten years after launching its original Roadster, Tesla ...
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CEO Elon Musk frequently touts Tesla's refund and return policy when encouraging people to buy his company's electric vehicles. Some Tesla customers say the company left them stressed and stranded ...
The book traces Tesla's inception along with episodes and controversies from the first fifteen years of the company under the leadership of Elon Musk. In it, Niedermeyer uses original research, anonymous insider accounts, and industry analysis to explore "Tesla's attempt to merge Silicon Valley arrogance with automotive industry standards". [1 ...
The Tesla and SpaceX CEO's method attracts great talent and inspires deep loyalty, Andreessen added. Elon Musk has built some of the world's most valuable companies, including Tesla and SpaceX.